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Colleges and universities in Central Ohio offer a wide array of degree programs.
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Franklin University 201 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215 franklin.edu Admissions: 614-797-4700 From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 20,000 Franklin alumni contribute to making Central Ohio a dynamic place to work and live. Choose from nearly 50 relevant bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs featuring classes that fit your schedule and academic quality that satisfies your career ambitions. Coursework is designed with the input of industry leaders and taught by faculty with real-world expertise, so you get a theoryto-practice education that positions you for success. Accredited, nonprofit and dedicated to educating adults
since 1902, Franklin provides on-site course options at more than 25 Midwest loca-
tions and is an innovator in providing personalized online education.
MASTER’S DEGREES DESIGNED FOR YOUR SUCCESS “The fact that I could earn my degree quickly while working full time was rewarding. I didn’t have to choose school or work. Franklin made it possible to do both.” Robbie Banks | Senior Visitor Experience Manager | Experience Columbus
franklin.edu/masters *Ranked #1 Online in Ohio Bachelor’s • Master’s • Doctorate Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440). *TheBestSchools.org
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Year founded: 1902 Current enrollment: 4,714 Undergraduate majors offered: 34 Graduate programs offered: 12 Tuition: $509/credit hour (undergraduate), $659/credit hour (master’s), $719/credit hour (doctorate) Students on financial aid: 62 percent Subject matter expertise: Business, health care, technology and instructional design Affiliated colleges/satellite campuses: Urbana University and 25 Midwest locations Awards and recognitions: Named Best Online School in Ohio by TheBestSchools.org, recognized as military-friendly by the Military Advanced Education Guide, topranked among HR management and information systems majors by College Choice
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Indiana Wesleyan University Indiana Wesleyan University
Year founded: 1920 Current enrollment: 9,621 Undergraduate majors offered: 79 Master’s programs offered: 55 Satellite campuses: Cleveland, Dayton and Cincinnati Awards and recognition: Ranked No. 27 of best regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report; ranked No. 3 of best online bachelor’s degrees in marketing programs by TheBestSchools. org; ranked No. 12 of best online colleges of 2017 by BestColleges.com Distance from Downtown: 12 miles
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3455 Mill Run Dr., Ste. 550 Hilliard, OH 43026 indwes.edu Admissions: 866-498-4968
Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian university focused on the liberal arts and professional education. Founded in 1920, IWU implemented an innovative adult learning model in 1985 with the mission of providing affordable and accessible education for working adults. The Hilliard Education Center offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, education, nursing and more. Adult students can choose from convenient, once-weekly onsite night classes or attend completely online.
Approximately 3,000 students attend class on IWU’s main campus in Marion, Indiana. More than
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9,000 adult students study online or at one of the 15 education centers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
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DAYTON Not all programs are offered at onsite locations.
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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION COMPUTER COUNSELING CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION HEALTH SCIENCES
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LEADERSHIP LIBERAL ARTS MINISTRY NURSING SOCIAL WORK PSYCHOLOGY THEOLOGY
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Mount Carmel College of Nursing 127 S. Davis Ave. Columbus, OH 43222 mccn.edu 614-234-4CON For more than a century, Mount Carmel College of Nursing has prepared men and women to answer their life’s call to nursing. Students choose MCCN for its innovation, cutting-edge instructional technology and simulation, highcaliber classroom education and readily available, meaningful clinical experiences. At MCCN, students find an academically challenging and engaging curriculum that only a direct-admit, specialized college can offer. Our student-centered philosophy is evident though our commitment to diversity, one-on-one
instruction and small class sizes. Degree programs include one of the largest undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing pro-
grams in Ohio, four Master of Science programs, four certificate programs and a Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
Year founded: 1903 Current enrollment: 1,100 Undergraduate tuition: $20,558/ year (average) Students on financial aid: 90 percent Subject matter expertise: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • Traditional four-year degree at our campuses in Columbus and Lancaster; Advanced Placement available at the Columbus campus • Second degree accelerated program • Online RN-BSN completion program Master of Science (MS) • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) • Nursing Administration • Nursing Education (online) Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) This full- or part-time program is open to those who are clinically experienced and master’s-prepared RNs with APRN, NP, CNM, CNS, NEA-BC or APHN-BC
SPENDING A LOT OF TIME IN
A HOSPITAL LEFT ME WANTING TO BE IN ONE EVEN MORE Discover how witnessing the amazing care nurses gave to a critically ill relative inspired Emily to become a nurse herself. At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, we can help people reach their goals by providing exceptional opportunities for learning and real-world experiences. For more information about our undergraduate and graduate programs or to hear the rest of Emily’s story, visit mccn.edu.
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Ohio Dominican University Ohio Dominican University
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1216 Sunbury Rd. Columbus, OH 43219 ohiodominican.edu Undergraduate: 614-251-4500 Graduate: 614-251-4615 Connect your passion with a purpose at Ohio Dominican University, Central Ohio’s Catholic university. ODU’s tree-lined campus is located just 4 miles from Downtown Columbus, giving you access to internships and job opportunities in a variety of growing industries. ODU has the high-demand certificates and degrees you’re looking for—whether you are beginning your college journey, pursuing your master’s degree or completing your degree online or on campus.
ODU’s Honors Program and early admission programs to medical school and its physician assistant master’s
program are ideal for highachieving students. Learn more about Ohio Dominican at ohiodominican.edu.
Year founded: 1911 Current enrollment: 1,900 Undergraduate majors offered: 40 Master’s degrees offered: 9 In-state tuition: $15,250/semester Out-of-state tuition: $15,250/semester Students on financial aid: 96 percent Subject matter expertise: Business, education, health sciences, theology, sciences, software engineering/computer science Awards and recognitions: Ranked in top tier of colleges and universities in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 “Best Colleges� list; ranked in the top five military-friendly schools in the U.S. and best university in Ohio in 2017 by Victory Media Distance from Downtown: 4 miles
Everything you’re looking for in a college – and more  Â?Â? Â
Schedule a visit – you’ll love it here.
ohiodominican.edu/Visit Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Peace.
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Otterbein University 1 S. Grove St. Westerville, OH 43081 otterbein.edu Undergraduate: 614-823-1500 Graduate: 614-823-3210 Otterbein University offers the smartest way to learn, according to industry experts. Otterbein is nationally recognized for its intentional blending of liberal arts with professional studies and its commitment to integrating hands-on experiences into all learning. The Point, Otterbein’s new STEAM Innovation Center, brings students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and arts programs together with professionals from leading private and public sector organizations for unique experiential learning opportunities, leading to internships and job placements.
Recently added majors include studio art, engineering physics, mechani-
cal engineering and environmental health and safety engineering.
Year founded: 1847 Current enrollment: 2,900 Undergraduate majors offered: 70+ Master’s programs offered: 7, plus one doctoral degree In-state tuition: $31,424/year Out-of-state tuition: $31,424/year Students on financial aid: 99 percent Affiliated colleges: Pre-medicine Early Assurance Program with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; articulation agreements with Columbus State Community College, among other institutions Awards and recognition: Ranked No. 11 (of 171) in the Regional Universities-Midwest category of U.S. News & World Report’s “2017 Guide to America’s Best Colleges;” recipient of the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; annually Honored With Distinction by the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll since the list’s inception in 2006 Distance from Downtown: 15 miles
STAND STRONG STAND OUT
Now offering 70+ majors including: • Business Analytics • Criminology and Justice Studies • Environmental Health and Safety Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Studio Art (BFA) • Systems Engineering • Zoo and Conservation Science NEW! The Point (STEAM Innovation) (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
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